Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing at SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE

Drugs used in diabetes | Endocrine System

Items (12m)
4,764
Total Quantity
405.3K
NHS Cost
£13.5K
vs National Avg
+33.5%

SUNDON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 4,764 items of Metformin hydrochloride over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,523 to the NHS. This is 33.5% above the national average prescribing rate. Metformin hydrochloride is classified under Drugs used in diabetes in the BNF.

Monthly Prescribing Trend

Jul 2026
420
Jul 2026
412
Jul 2026
401
Jul 2026
435
Jul 2026
372
Jul 2026
410
Jul 2026
418
Jul 2026
373
Jul 2026
408
Jul 2026
358
Jul 2026
376
Jul 2026
381

Prescribing Details

Total Items4,764
Total Quantity405,288
Total NHS Cost£13,523
Presentations13 different forms
vs National Average+33.5%

Metformin hydrochloride Prescribing Comparison

This practice4,764 items
National average per practice3,567 items
Difference+33.5% vs national average
Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.